My World Cup Review

Columbia 2 : 0 Uruguay

The winner of these two take on Brazil in the quarter final. Columbia who have become a fans favourite through their style and celebrations take on a Suarez-less Uruguay. 

A very attack minded Columbia set out what they had in mind for this game. They drove at the Uruguayan goal with jinxing runs. The only way Uruguay could stop them was to take them out. Uruguay struggled to get into the game and the absence of a Mr Suarez was an obvious factor to their lack of creativity as it was his goals that took them through. The opening goal will be considered for goal of the tournament as the highly rated James Rodriguez controlled a ball on his chest, spun and struck a sweet volley which rocketed off the bar, into the goal. GOALLLLLLL! This goal sparked Uruguay into life and they finally forced themselves on the Columbia's goal but with no end result. 

At the start of the second half Uruguay started in a more positive manor and had a few half chances. Columbia did well to shut them out and on the 50th minute they extended their lead with a lovely team goal. Cute passing, and unselfish attitude lead to a tap in for Rodrigeuz for his second. From that moment Columbia eased off the gas which allowed Uruguay to attack more. There where numerous opportunities for Uruguay but they could not convert any chances. They were running out if ideas and could not make that crucial break to give them any chance to get back into the game. 

So the first game of the quarter final is Brazil and Columbia. The way Columbia have been playing this should turn out to be a great game. And wear your sun glasses as it going to be yellow. 

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Uruguay 2 : 1 England

The second group game for Uruguay and England with a potential exit for the loser. 

England kept the same team that lost to Italy except for a position swap between Rooney and Sterling. Uruguay welcomed back Suarez after his knee operation. England again brought an positive attacking mentality into this game and a free kick from Rooney miss by inches. Uruguay were patient and created one or two chances themselves. A quick break from Uruguay caught England off guard and a well floated cross found Suarez to head back across Hart for the opening goal. Game on!  England tried to fight back and a number of successive lead to nothing corners. 

Uruguay were unlucky not to increase their lead as they straight after kick off they had 3 glorious chances which they couldn't take. A brilliant save denied Rooney a close range effort which then sparked England into life. As the game progressed England's possession increased but that dominance had no end product. On the 75th minute England produced a wonderful passing movement resulting in an equaliser from Rooney who was desperate to get himself a World Cup goal. A miss guided header from Gerrard fell kindly to Suarez and again a lethal finished gave Uruguay their lead and the victory. 

A tough tough task ahead for England to remain in the World Cup. Uruguay tactics (not approved by everyone) worked as they look to progress.